Penetration TestingInfrastructure Testing

Infrastructure penetration testing in Saudi Arabia: see your network as an attacker does

We test the networks, servers and directories that everything else depends on, from the internet and from inside, and show exactly how far an attacker could get.

  • External and internal network testing
  • Active Directory attack paths mapped and proved
  • Segmentation tested, not assumed
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Assumed breach
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Attack paths
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RetestOn request

01Overview

What is infrastructure penetration testing?

Infrastructure penetration testing attacks the networks, servers, firewalls, VPNs, directories and wireless access that make up your IT environment, from the internet and from inside the network, to find weaknesses an attacker could use to reach your data and systems.

Most breaches begin with something ordinary: an exposed remote access service, a weak or reused password, an unpatched server or an over-privileged account. Testing shows which of these are real in your environment, and which combine into a path to your most important assets.

We test with an agreed scope and safe methods, and report both the individual weaknesses and the attack paths that link them.

Key facts

Targets
Firewalls, VPNs, servers, directories, Wi-Fi, cloud perimeter
Perspectives
External, internal, assumed breach
Methods
Discovery, exploitation, privilege escalation, lateral movement
Standards
PTES, NIST SP 800-115, MITRE ATT&CK
Output
Findings, attack paths and a retest report

02What we test

Six areas of your infrastructure

Choose one or combine them for a full view.

  1. 01

    External network

    Everything reachable from the internet: remote access, mail, web servers, DNS and exposed services.

    • Internet-facing asset discovery
    • Service and version analysis
    • Authentication and brute-force resilience
    • VPN and remote access review

    You receive

    A list of what is exposed and which exposures are exploitable.

  2. 02

    Internal network

    A tester on your network, or an assumed-breach scenario, attempts to reach sensitive systems.

    • Network and host discovery
    • Credential attacks and relay attacks
    • Privilege escalation
    • Lateral movement and data access

    You receive

    Proof of how far a compromised laptop or contractor could go.

  3. 03

    Active Directory

    Directory attacks that turn one account into domain control.

    • Kerberoasting and AS-REP roasting
    • Delegation and ACL abuse
    • Certificate services weaknesses
    • Password policy and tiering review

    You receive

    Attack paths to domain administrator and how to break them.

  4. 04

    Wireless

    Corporate and guest Wi-Fi security, rogue access points and client attacks.

    • Encryption and authentication review
    • Evil twin and rogue AP testing
    • Guest-to-corporate segregation
    • Coverage leakage

    You receive

    Confidence that Wi-Fi is not a back door.

  5. 05

    Segmentation

    Verify that network zones really are separated, including for PCI DSS and OT.

    • Firewall rule validation
    • Cross-zone reachability tests
    • Management network exposure
    • Cardholder and OT zone checks

    You receive

    Evidence that segmentation works, for auditors.

  6. 06

    Cloud perimeter

    Exposed cloud services, misconfigured storage and weak identity controls.

    • Public asset discovery
    • Misconfiguration review
    • Identity and key exposure
    • Hybrid connectivity review

    You receive

    A clear view of your cloud attack surface.

03How we work

A safe, structured path from scope to retest

Rules of engagement keep production safe while testing stays realistic.

  1. Scope and rules of engagement

    Day 1

    Targets, windows, contacts and out-of-bounds systems, agreed in writing.

  2. Discovery

    Days 2 to 3

    Map hosts, services and exposure from each vantage point.

  3. Exploitation

    Days 3 to 9

    Verify and chain weaknesses, escalating privileges within agreed limits.

  4. Reporting

    Days 9 to 11

    Findings with evidence, attack paths and fix guidance.

  5. Walk-through

    Day 12

    Technical and executive sessions on the results.

  6. Retest

    On request

    Confirm remediation and update the report.

04Reference

Common attack paths we find

Patterns we see again and again in Saudi enterprise networks.

WeaknessHow it is abusedTypical fix
Weak or reused passwords on remote accessPassword spraying against VPN or webmailMFA, lockout and breached-password checks
Unpatched internet-facing servicesPublic exploits for known vulnerabilitiesPatch cycle and exposure reduction
Over-privileged service accountsKerberoasting and lateral movementLeast privilege, managed service accounts
Flat internal networksOne foothold reaches everythingSegmentation and tiered administration
Legacy protocols (SMB signing off, LLMNR)Relay and poisoning attacksDisable or harden legacy protocols

05Technology

Tools of the trade

Standard tools, used by testers who know when not to trust them.

Testing

Kali Linux logo
Kali Linux
Metasploit logo
Metasploit
Wireshark logo
Wireshark
PortSwigger Burp Suite logo
PortSwigger Burp Suite

Platforms we test

Fortinet logo
Fortinet
Palo Alto Networks logo
Palo Alto Networks
Cisco logo
Microsoft Azure logo
Huawei logo
Huawei

Logos are trademarks of their respective owners and are shown to indicate platforms we work with.

06Saudi Arabia and the GCC

Aligned with what Saudi regulators check

Testing evidence maps directly to the controls auditors review.

  • NCA

    NCA ECC and CSCC

    Penetration testing and vulnerability management are defined control areas, with higher expectations for critical systems.

  • SAMA

    SAMA Cyber Security Framework

    Regular testing of internal and external networks is part of the operations and technology domain.

  • PCI DSS

    PCI DSS segmentation

    Internal and external penetration tests and segmentation tests are PCI DSS requirements for card environments.

07Why GoAgile

Why organisations choose GoAgile to test their networks

We run networks as well as break them.

We build and run networks

Our infrastructure engineers fix what our testers find.

Attack paths, not lists

We show how weaknesses combine, and where to cut the path.

Safe by design

Rules of engagement protect production.

Audit-ready reporting

Findings map to NCA, SAMA and PCI DSS controls.

Arabic and English

Reports and walk-throughs in both languages.

Retest and track

We confirm closure and keep an auditable record.

Credentials

ISO 9001 certified
ISO 9001
Quality management
ISO 14001 certified
ISO 14001
Environmental management
ISO 45001 certified
ISO 45001
Occupational health and safety
ISO 27001 certified
ISO 27001
Information security management
Registered cybersecurity service provider
MSOC licence, Tier 2
Penetration testing accreditation
Qualified Security Assessor company
Type II report, GoAgile
Business continuity management

08Clients

Trusted by banks, operators and public bodies across Saudi Arabia and the GCC

Organisations in regulated sectors choose GoAgile because security is delivered by the team that also builds and runs their infrastructure.

  • Tier-1 Saudi bank

    Banking

  • National energy operator

    Oil, gas and power

  • Government authority

    Public sector

  • Regional telecom operator

    Telecommunications

  • Healthcare group

    Hospitals and clinics

  • Retail and e-commerce group

    Retail

  • Ports and logistics operator

    Logistics

  • Insurance company

    Insurance

  • Fintech and payments provider

    Financial technology

  • Industrial manufacturer

    Manufacturing

Ports and logistics operatorApplication penetration test

Web, API and mobile testing for a logistics platform

A customer-facing platform was about to launch and needed independent assurance.

  • Manual testing against the OWASP standards
  • Business-logic and authorisation testing
  • Retest to confirm fixes

Result: Critical issues fixed before launch and developers trained on the patterns found.

Tier-1 Saudi bankRed team exercise

A threat-led red team exercise for a bank

The bank needed evidence that its people, processes and detection would hold up against a realistic attacker, in line with SAMA expectations.

  • Agreed rules of engagement and a threat scenario with the CISO
  • Ran a controlled exercise against production systems
  • Ran a purple team workshop so defenders could see every step

Result: Detection gaps were fixed, playbooks were updated and the board received a plain-language report.

National energy operatorOT security assessment

OT assessment and segmentation for an energy operator

Plant networks had grown without a clear map, and remote access for vendors was a concern.

  • Passive discovery of OT assets without touching production
  • Purdue-model segmentation design and industrial firewall rules
  • Secure remote access for vendors with session recording

Result: A mapped, segmented network with a prioritised remediation plan the plant team could schedule.

Client names are withheld for confidentiality.

Want to know how far an attacker could get on your network?

Tell us what is in scope. We will propose a plan, a timeline and a fixed price.

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10Questions answered

Infrastructure Penetration Testing FAQs

What is the difference between internal and external penetration testing?

External testing attacks what is reachable from the internet. Internal testing starts from inside the network, as a malicious insider or an attacker who has compromised a device would. Most organisations need both.

What is an assumed-breach test?

An assumed-breach test starts with a foothold, such as a standard employee laptop and account, and tests what an attacker could do next. It is efficient because it skips the initial access phase and focuses on internal controls.

How long does an infrastructure penetration test take?

Typically one to two weeks of testing for a mid-size network, depending on the number of hosts, sites and the depth required, plus reporting and a walk-through.

Do you test Active Directory?

Yes. Directory attacks are central to modern intrusions, so we test for Kerberoasting, delegation abuse, ACL weaknesses, certificate services flaws and tiering, and show the shortest path to domain control.

Can you test segmentation for PCI DSS?

Yes. We test that the cardholder data environment is isolated from other networks, which PCI DSS requires when segmentation is used to reduce scope.

Will you test our firewalls and VPN?

Yes. We review exposure, authentication and configuration of firewalls, VPNs and remote access, and test their resilience to common attacks.

Do you provide a retest?

Yes. After you fix the issues we retest the findings and issue an updated report to show closure.

Can testing be done outside business hours?

Yes. Test windows are agreed in advance and can be at night or on weekends where production sensitivity requires it.

Talk to a infrastructure testing specialist

Tell us about your environment and what you need. We will respond with a scoped proposal, not a brochure.

Why GoAgile for Infrastructure Penetration Testing?

Specialists who do this work every week, reporting in Arabic and English.

  • Aligned to NCA, SAMA and the PDPL
  • Arabic and English reporting
  • Certified practices, ISO 27001
  • Confidential by default

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